Medicine Overview of Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup

Uses of Artemether

Artemether is used in the treatment of MalariaIt is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

Side effects of Artemether

Common

Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough.

How to use Artemether

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. It is better to take Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup with food.

How Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup works

Artemether acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it.

How to use Lumefantrine

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. It is better to take Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup with food.

How Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup works

Lumefantrine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

In Depth Information on Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup

Expert advice for Artemether

Take artemether tablet with food or drink rich in fat such as milk.

Crush or chew the tablet and swallow it with a glass of water in case of young children.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking artemether because you may feel sleep.

Do not take artemether if you have severe type of malaria infection.

Do not take artemether if you are if you are in first 3 months of pregnancy or breast feeding.

Caution is advised if you were previously infected with both the “Plasmodium falciparum” and “Plasmodium vivax” parasites.

Other medicines for the treatment of malaria, especially quinine, halofantrine, mefloquine are not advised to be taken along with lumefantrine.

Inform your doctor if you feel your malaria is getting worse, or you feel too unwell or are unable to eat.

Women may not breast feed after taking lumefantrine. Breast feeding may be resumed after at least one week post taking this medicine.

Do not drive or use heavy machinery, if artemether+lumefantrine make you feel sleepy, dizzy or generally weak.

Warnings

Special precautions for Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup should be used with caution d

uring lactation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

Falcinil LF 40 mg/240 mg Syrup may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.